Mammal multimedia
IUCN Red List brings news on mammals
The most comprehensive assesment of the world's mammals has confirmed an extintion crisis. IUCN experts talk about the main concerns on the 2008 Red List, challenges we face, and news on the 2009 List. …
07 Oct 2008 | Video
The timid creatures of the Amazon
What are these pony-sized, piglike funny-looking animals? Should we be afraid of them or are they going to run away from us? Mathias Tobler, a member of the Tapir Specialist Group is currently working in the Peruvian Amazon with the Andes to Amazon Biodiversity Programme. Focusing mainly on plants and mammals, their on-the-ground research is contributing to the conservation of tapirs and other species in the region. He tells WildTalk why tapirs are so important for maintaining the balance of ecosystems and what they're like.. …
18 Jul 2008 | Audio
